The position vector of a point is and the force applied at that point is

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Problem

The position vector of a point is r=3i+2j−k m\mathbf{r}=3\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}\,\text{m} and the force applied at that point is F=4i−j+5k N\mathbf{F}=4\mathbf{i}-\mathbf{j}+5\mathbf{k}\,\text{N}. Determine the torque vector about the origin.

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